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Question
Sketch the lines of force of the magnetic field of a solenoid. How does its field compare with that of a bar magnet?
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Solution
The magnetic field of a solenoid is very similar to that of a bar magnet. the given figure shows, respectively, the lines of force of the magnetic field of a current-carrying solenoid and a bar magnet.
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